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Makai Lemon Under Pressure to Replace A.J. Brown | Philadelphia Eagles News
The Eagles pulled off a bold move, trading away A.J. Brown and snagging rookie Makai Lemon with a trade-up pick—setting the stage for one of the most scrutinized rookies in NFL history. Lemon, a slot specialist who dominated college ball and won national receiver honors, is expected to be a key weapon in the new offense, even if he’s smaller than Brown. With DeVonta Smith anchoring the outside and Dontayvion Wicks stepping in to fill Brown’s role, Lemon’s versatility and quickness are already showing promise in early practices. The pressure is on him to deliver right away—any slow start could…
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